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Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch with a view at Perch in downtown Los Angeles. Photo Perch LA.

Create New Mother’s Day Memories 

Mother’s Day 2025 will fall on Sunday, May 11. No one will ever love you like your mother. Show your mom why she is the most important and special woman

Opened to the public in 2009, Fort Ord Dunes State Park provides nearly 1,000 acres dedicated to public land with beautiful views of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. ©ADOBESTOCK

This Spring Explore Monterey County 

The most popular tourist experiences in Monterey County include the shops at Cannery Row, the links at Pebble Beach, cruising the scenic 17-Mile Drive, exploring the rugged coast of Big

One of the fastest ways to build debt is to skip or miss payments on consumer debts like credit cards. When that happens, consumers must pay percentage-based interest charges, which can be especially high on credit cards. ©ADOBESTOCK

Getting Back into Your Creditors’ Good Graces

A robust credit rating is a key component of a strong financial foundation. There’s a reason consumers’ credit histories are important to landlords, car dealerships and mortgage lenders. Adults who

Cannonball in San Diego offers a spectacular beach view along with cocktails, sushi and an Asian-fusion menu. Photo Courtesy Cannonball

Remarkable Rooftops in Southern California 

Enjoy a true Southern California lifestyle experience with breathtaking views from some of SoCal’s most impressive rooftops. This list spotlights the most unique rooftop bars, restaurants and attractions, with tips

A little research will help you find the right fit for your child and your summer needs. ©ADOBESTOCK

Finding the Right Summer Camp

By Georgia Del Favero There are more than 20,000 summer camps in the United States, each one of them with its own unique benefits, challenges and quirks. From day to

The Flower Fields in Carlsbad will be open to the public until May 11, Mother’s Day. Photo Flower Fields.

Escape to the Flower Fields of Carlsbad 

The Flower Fields of Carlsbad are in bloom now and can be visisted from now until May 11. The fields are 55-acres of colorful ranunculus flowers where guests can walk

Exploring the Redwoods. ©ADOBESTOCK

NATIONAL PARK WEEK 

National Park Week 2025 will be held April 19-27. This is the time to show your love for these national treasures and celebrate the National Park Service.  On Aug. 25,

Matzo for Passover with Seder meal with wine on plate on table close up

Happy Passover

Passover is a Jewish celebration that begins this year at sundown on Saturday, April 12 and ends on Sunday, April 20.   According to the religious resource My Jewish Learning, Passover

Avila Beach. ©ADOBE STOCK

Places to Start — or End — Your Day 

If you love the beaches of southern California, you probably have caught some amazing sunrises or sunsets. Here are a few places you may want to check out.  Avila Beach 

Santa Clarita libraries offer books and more! Beyond the adventures within books, the library offers it’s own adventures. PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

National Library Week is April 6-12 

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities.  The week includes several “celebration days” recognizing

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A Guide to Great Skin at Any Age

Here’s the secret for achieving a glowing complexion: there is no secret. In fact, a key factor in achieving great skin at any age comes down to one common denominator

The colorful hot air balloons floating above Temecula Valley at the Temecula Valley Balloon festival is a site to see. Add in the change to taste local wines, beer and gourmet eats and you won’t want to miss this June event. ©ADOBESTOCK

It’s Food and Wine Festival Season

California has some of the best, and most prestigious food and wine festivals in the United States. Many of them sell out early so get your tickets now and plan

The Hollywood Heritage Museum is a must for movie buffs thanks to such displays as an exacting recreation of DeMille’s studio office. PHOTO COURTESY HOLLYWOOD HERITAGE MUSEUM

So You Think You Know Los Angeles?

Go beyond the familiar to discover shops, restaurants, and natural landscapes you never knew existed. Alongside its greatest hits, Los Angeles is filled with hidden places that tourists invariably miss